Renters’ Rights Bill does not protect tenants only council budgets warns expert

Renters' Rights Bill Fails to Protect Tenants

A landlord compliance expert warns that the Renters' Rights Bill is being mis-sold to the public as protecting tenants, but instead is protecting council budgets through tougher civil penalties.

The Renters' Rights Bill isn't about protecting tenants, it's about protecting council budgets.

Des Taylor from Landlord Licensing & Defence notes that landlords could face waiting 12 to 16 months to gain back possession of their property under the bill, while councils will increase their income through tougher regulations.

MPs have approved the final version of the Renters' Rights Bill, which will now head to Royal Assent, despite concerns that the bill's reality differs from the Labour government's claims.

Author's summary: Bill prioritizes council budgets over tenant protection.

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Property118 Property118 — 2025-10-27

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